Danbury, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Warren M Levy For Danbury Treasurer
Warren Levy shares with Patch why he should be elected as Danbury Treasurer.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
- Ridgefield, CT
Hi. I'm Rich Kirby and have been writing hyperlocal news for the Hudson Valley and southern Connecticut areas since 2010. Currently covering Danbury, Ridgefield, Newtown, Wilton, Brookfield and state news. Please don't hesitate to hit me up with any story ideas or tips. My email is rich.kirby@patch.com. Thanks for reading!
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Southbury, CT|News|
Town Of Southbury First Selectman's Update For Oct. 6
See the latest announcement from the Town of Southbury.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|News|
Cleanup Advances At Former Brookfield Dry Cleaners
State-funded cleanup at former Brookfield dry cleaners site removes hazardous soil; project to include affordable housing.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Here’s Why This Connecticut Town Is One Of The Top 20+ Places To Celebrate Halloween
Have you been here? When it comes to celebrating Halloween, this CT town is a real hoot, according to HGTV.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Draconid Meteor Storm Possible With This Week’s Peak: What To Know In Connecticut
In a new paper last week, an international team of scientists and astronomers predicted that 2025 will be an outburst year for the Draconids
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
New Haven, CT|News|
Hollywood Icon Drops By New Haven Pizzeria
A Hollywood icon stopped by a local pizza shop in New Haven over the weekend.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Eversource Launches Underground Cable Upgrade Project In Danbury To Boost Power Reliability
Eversource begins replacing aging transmission cables in Danbury to enhance reliability and meet future energy demand.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Wilton, CT|News|
Wilton Police Report DUI Stop, 2 Vehicle Crashes In Early October
Wilton police reported a DUI traffic stop and two separate vehicle crashes, including one involving a tree and another with utility poles.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ridgefield|News|
Ridgefield School Board Moves Toward Stricter High School Cellphone Limits, Hears Calls for Stronger Security
Ridgefield’s Board of Education advances plan to tighten student cellphone use, as parents push for safety and mental health reforms.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Adrienne Burke For Easton Selectman
Adrienne Burke shares with Patch why she should be elected to Easton Selectman.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Monroe, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Marie Blake For Monroe Board Of Education
Marie Blake shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Monroe Board Of Education.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
Police Respond To Fight At Game, Crashes, And More Across Newtown
Police reported multiple incidents in Newtown this past week, including a fight at a football game and several vehicle crashes.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ridgefield|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Timothy Bishop For Ridgefield Inland Wetlands Board
Timothy Bishop shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Ridgefield Inland Wetlands Board.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Wilton, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Elizabeth Schiff For Wilton Zoning Board Of Appeals
Elizabeth Schiff shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Wilton Zoning Board of Appeals.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Michael Barnes For Brookfield Board Of Finance
Michael Barnes shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Brookfield Board of Finance.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Beth Young For Newtown Board Of Finance
Beth Young shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Newtown Board Of Finance.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Elmer Palma For Danbury City Council, 2nd Ward
Elmer Palma shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Danbury City Council, 2nd Ward.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
Two Injured, One Seriously, In Botsford Hill Road Crash In Newtown
Two people were injured, one seriously, in a Friday night crash on Botsford Hill Road in Newtown, officials said
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
Newtown Selectmen Review Capital Projects, Discuss Pootatuck River Culvert Repair Plan
Newtown officials reviewed capital projects and discussed a federal plan to restore the Pootatuck River after major flooding.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ridgefield|News|
Farmhouse Colonial Offers 'Ultimate Combination Of Privacy, Convenience' In Ridgefield
This property in Ridgefield is on the market for $1.5 million, according to Zillow.com.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
